ABOUT US
Contingent is a deliberately small team with a singular focus: reducing complexity and restoring clarity in data. We bring together deep technical expertise and strong conceptual thinking to design data systems that make sense—not just today, but as organisations grow and evolve.
We believe the best data solutions aren’t the most elaborate ones, but the ones that create alignment: between systems and strategy, data and decision-making, technology and the people who use it. That belief is what led us to develop the HOOK methodology—an approach grounded in structure, coherence, and long-term simplicity rather than disruptive transformation.
As a small team, we work closely with our clients, staying hands-on and thoughtful at every stage. Our success isn’t measured by how complex our work looks, but by how clearly it enables others to think, build, and move forward.
Meet the team
Andrew Foad
Principal Modelling Consultant | Co-FounderAndrew Foad is a veteran data modeller and data architect with more than 35 years of industry experience across information management, analytics, and enterprise data warehousing. He is the creator of the Hook approach to data warehousing - a business-concept-driven methodology designed to reduce complexity, improve adaptability, and bridge the gap between technical delivery and business understanding.
Principal Engineering Consultant | Co-FounderColin Saul
Focused, approachable, and driven by results, our sales manager is all about building strong relationships. They help connect people to the right solutions—with clarity and care.
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Looking to reduce complexity or explore what clarity could look like for you? Let’s talk.